TL;DR Asphalt resurfacing (also called an overlay) adds a new 1.5 to 2 inch layer of hot-mix asphalt over your existing parking lot, extending its life by 8 to 15 years at 30 to 50 percent less than full replacement. It works when the base is still sound and less than...
TL;DR Choosing a commercial paving contractor is a six-figure decision that affects your property for 15 to 30 years. The nine criteria that matter most: self-performed work (not subcontracted), multi-trade capability, DOT prequalification, lifecycle maintenance...
TL;DR A new asphalt installation for a commercial property costs $2.50 to $8.00 per square foot depending on scope, and the difference between a 15-year pavement and a 30-year pavement comes down to decisions made before the first truck arrives. Sub-base quality...
TL;DR Parking lot drainage is the engineered system of slopes, inlets, pipes, and outlets that removes stormwater from paved surfaces before it causes damage. A well-drained parking lot can last 25 years, while one with standing water problems may need full...
TL;DR Parking lot grading is the process of shaping a parking area’s subgrade and surface to achieve proper drainage, structural support, and code compliance. The target slope for most parking surfaces falls between 2% and 5%, with ADA accessible spaces capped at 2%...
